Understanding Prostate Cancer: Risks, Prevention, and Comprehensive Care at DHR Health
By: Dr. David G. Alonzo
DHR Health Urology Institute
Prostate cancer is a prevalent issue that affects many men around the world. To shed light on...
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Highlighting the Importance of Early Detection and Comprehensive...
By: Lyuba Levine, MD, FACOG, FSGO
DHR Health Oncology Institute
Ovarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the ovary begin to multiply out of control and...
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco Achieves 5 Stars in Medicare Ratings
Knapp is the only hospital in the Valley to receive 5 stars; reflects high level of healthcare provided by Knapp physicians and employees for...
Rio Grande Regional Hospital opens new freestanding emergency room in Mission
MISSION, TEXAS, August 31, 2023 – HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division is pleased to announce it has opened a new freestanding emergency room, ER...
New Nursing School to Help Address Shortage of Nurses in Valley
New RN school to operate on the campuses of Knapp Medical Center, Harlingen Medical Center and Mission Regional Medical Center
Weslaco / Harlingen /...
What is heart disease and how can early diagnosis help me?
By: Dr. Fiorella Llanos, Cardiologist at DHR Health Heart Institute
The term “heart disease” refers to multiple types of heart conditions. Most commonly referring to...
Is there a way to prevent lower back injuries from occurring during exercise?
By: Jaime Villarreal, MD
DHR Health Orthopedic Institute
As a physician who specializes in the musculoskeletal system and is fellowship trained in spine, I’ve seen many...
Valley Patient Thankful After Life-Saving Procedure to Open Blood Vessel in Lungs
Courtesy of Harlingen Medical Center
Dr. James Stone and Dr. Danielle Stone perform “pulmonary embolism removal” procedure at Harlingen Medical Center
Harlingen – A Valley patient...
Back to School: What can parents do to support their child’s health this school...
Written By: Marissa Gomez-Martinez, MD, FAAFP
Medical Director
DHR Health- Edinburg CISD School Based Health Center
Summertime is a good opportunity to take care of your family’s...
What is Carotid Artery Disease?
Written By: Alejandro Garza, M.D.
DHR Health Surgery Institute
Your carotid arteries are two main arteries that carry blood from your heart, up your neck,...
